Virginia Kirkwood
4/25/2018 10:27 AM
I think about my actions and how they effect our Earth
Virginia Kirkwood
"here to win the ecochallenge and learn "
POINTS TOTAL
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
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Virginia's actions
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Virginia Kirkwood 4/25/2018 10:28 AMGreat work keep it up -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhen family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?
Virginia Kirkwood 4/25/2018 9:53 AMIt is important for peoples future and choices. we should respect others decisions -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you feel that these facts apply to you? If so, how might you incorporate an electric bike into your lifestyle?
Virginia Kirkwood 4/25/2018 9:40 AMI agree that most of my trips are done by vehicle because if i am not walking i am almost always driving. I hardly ever walk places unless it is for enjoyment. My trips are usually longer than a few miles except the grocery store is close. it would be hard to walk two miles to the grocery and carry everything -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodProducing uneaten food squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these motivates you the most to change your behavior regarding food waste?
Virginia Kirkwood 4/25/2018 9:37 AMSquandering energy makes me want to change my behavior the most because to create energy is a lot of work. Many resources are used to create energy. We don't use many efficient methods for creating energy so wasting the energy that we have made is very careless since it was produced in an inefficient way in the first place. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Virginia Kirkwood 4/23/2018 10:17 AMletting forests rise up on their ow n is a solution to deforestation. if i support food that came from a deforested place it is bad -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationGeothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. What kind of investment seems most feasible for you?
Virginia Kirkwood 4/23/2018 9:54 AMI would invest in geothermal energy because it is one of the best options for energy that we have right now because it is reliable, abundant, and efficient. it should be tapped into more -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Virginia Kirkwood 4/17/2018 9:20 AMI had a vague idea of what biomass technology was before this and now I know more about it. i wasn't that surprised because i figured it would be using resources like wood(biomass)other than fossil fuels. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHad you heard of the term silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Virginia Kirkwood 4/13/2018 9:26 AMI had never heard of silvopasture before now but in just 15 minutes i learned a lot. i think the biggest advantage of silvopasture is lowering emissions and getting more out of livestock -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Virginia Kirkwood 4/11/2018 10:03 AMI address my feelings of concern about climate change by sharing them with other people, and together, learning more about the issue so that we can brainstorm solutions together and take action.